Taipei, July 31, 2026 (AFP) - US lawmaker urges Taiwan to pass drone bill, warning 'time is short'

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2026-07-31

A US lawmaker urged Taiwan on Friday to approve a drone spending proposal, warning that "time is short" for the island democracy as it faces the threat of a potential Chinese attack. China claims Taiwan is part of its territory and has threatened to use force to seize it. Taiwan has ramped up its defence spending in recent years, but remains reliant on US security support to deter Beijing. "Time is short, and the faster a comprehensive drone bill......

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